News about Gaza, UN

“In speed & scale, the war in Gaza is the deadliest conflict in my time as Secretary-General – for civilians, aid workers, journalists & UN colleagues.” @antonioguterres reiterates his call for the release of hostages, a humanitarian ceasefire & access. news.un.org/en/story/2024/05/1149811

“I had this little girl looking in my eyes & begging for a sip of water, and begging for a loaf of bread.” On Awake At Night, @UNRWA’s @unlazzarini reflects on the unprecedented suffering taking place in Gaza. bit.ly/3QIfWal pic.twitter.com/NSothwBDdX

“We’re seeing this sense of helplessness and hopelessness that is consuming people.” As the forced displacement of people across #Gaza continues, @UNWateridge tells @washingtonpost that after 7 months of war & hunger, families are exhausted & losing hope. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/05/14/israel-rafah-gaza-evacuations-incursion/

Every additional day of war inflicts compounded costs on Gazans. New analysis reveals war could set progress back by over 20 years in the State of Palestine. Poverty is soaring, GDP is plummeting. Sobering details in @UNDP-@UNESCWA #GazaWarImpact report: go.undp.org/ZUC pic.twitter.com/Kv0kA2zSBr